When the Compass-Anywhere deal closed in early January with little fanfare—only three months after it was announced—there were at least some raised eyebrows. A deal of that magnitude often elicits significant regulatory scrutiny, with multiple federal agencies given a chance over the course of months to examine how a merger will affect markets or whether…
Three mortgage companies have been accused of violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) in a new lawsuit filed in the Western District of Missouri. The newly filed Peyton v. Veterans United Home Loans takes aim at the mortgage company as well as Realty Search Solutions (aka Veterans United Realty) and the Mortgage Research…
You can never know exactly what homebuyers and sellers are truly thinking about, especially with the industry trying to get its footing back. Of course it’s all smiles and handshakes when the homebuying or selling process begins. But when issues arise you need to make sure you’re providing precisely what they need. Here are eight…
According to the Institute’s February 2026 Luxury Market Report as the North American luxury real estate market enters 2026, it does so from a position of growing maturity—one shaped by balance, structural drivers and long-term decision-making rather than short-term speculation. For real estate agents, brokers and those advising high-net-worth clients, this shift is significant. Success in…
Bill Owens, a Worthington, Ohio-based remodeler and home builder with more than 40 years of experience in residential construction, has been elected 2026 chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the organization has announced. The election took place earlier this week during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando. According to a release,…
At the January 2026 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the voting body chose to leave interest rates unchanged. The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of price stability and maximum employment have been at crossroads the past few months; inflation has trickled up, but the labor market shows signs of softness. At the January meeting, concerns…
Above, Todd Emerson HomeServices of America announced that Todd Emerson has been named president of Harry Norman, REALTORS®. Emerson steps into the role as Jenni Bonura steps down from her position as CEO, according to a release. Emerson brings more than 21 years of experience with the company to this new position. Most recently serving…
As inventory challenges persist in some markets and have improved in others, economists generally point to a Spring market with increased buyers, provided average mortgage rates remain at their recent years-long lows. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released by Freddie Mac Thursday, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.01%, down from 6.09%…
At the end of 2025, the leading indicators of the economy suggested a slowing contraction, but enduring consumer cynicism. The latest Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) report from nonprofit business research organization The Conference Board found a 0.2% decline in December, compared to a 0.3% decline in November. The report’s baseline (measured against 2016, rated at…
Above, Chris Lim REMAX® has announced the promotion of Chris Lim to president of the firm, adding to his existing role of Chief Growth Officer. Additionally, the company hired Pierre Montagna as vice president of Global Sales and Lisa Sennstrom as director of Global Sales, two key leaders in the franchise sales organization and moves…
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